For the Sun Rise The Johnston Lady Panthers crushed the Mt. Hope Huskies, 10-0, on Tuesday afternoon. It took just five innings for the Panthers to end the game by way of the 10-run rule. Johnston junior Madison Plouffe and freshman
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By Ryan D. Murray
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5/29/17
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It's known as one of Johnston's most important events of the year. It's known for its mighty memorials as well as music. It's known for its special speakers and speeches. It's the annual Memorial Day Service, held in conjunction with
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By Pete Fontaine
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5/28/17
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T.J. Martucci is no stranger to restaurant operation, having grown up in the family business, helping his father with all aspects of providing quality food service at both the Valley and Cranston Country Clubs and the
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By Don Fowler
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5/28/17
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If you want to experience the incredible talent coming out of our colleges and universities, get over to Wilbury Theatre, where director Josh Short has assembled a cast of 11 young actors/singers in a magnificent production
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By Don Fowler
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5/28/17
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Each year, the students in the Gray Elephants class at Pumpkin Patch await the big event: the delivery of a batch of eggs from Casey Farm, set up to incubate and later hatch, as they wait and watch each day. Many have seen older siblings and friends have
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By Jen Cowart
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5/27/17
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Rhode Island Resource Recovery's (RIRRC) Central Landfill may be New England's largest such facility, but it's also home to more than 100 species of wildlife, as the Boy Scouts of Troop 14 in Bellingham, Massachusetts recently discovered. While the
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5/27/17
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There was excitement everywhere last Thursday evening on Cherry Hill, and it came in form of some special music and spectacular sounds. There was a certain blend of humor and happiness professionals like Matt Gingras and Ron Lamoureux
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By Pete Fontaine
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5/27/17
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In collaboration with community partners, Johnston Public Schools will host its third annual Technology Showcase as part of its blended learning initiative. The event will take place on June 1 from 2:30 until 4:30 p.m. at the Ferri Middle School
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5/27/17
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Many people may be unaware of some of Rhode Island's most significant people: its farmers. The state has over 1,200 farms on more than 65,000 acres of farmland, which includes crops, pastures, …
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By Dawn Anderson
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5/27/17
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Cox Communications is seeking to hook some Cranston families up with low-cost high-speed Internet if they qualify through its Connect2Compete initiative. Cox Public Relations Manager Jeff Lavery spoke about the requirements and benefits of the program.
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5/26/17
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The ATI (Above The Influence) members at Ferri Middle School held a Dodgeball Tournament on Tuesday, May 16, with teams of teachers and students participating. It was a great success. The kids and teachers were all in attendance and truly enjoyed"
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5/26/17
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The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston and Rhode Island State Police Departments. SHOPLIFTING On April 27 around 2:45 p.m., Patrolman Michael Andreozzi responded to the Atwood Avenue Walgreens in reference to a larceny. At the
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5/26/17
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The Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub recently announced that the military initiative, which launched on Memorial Day 2016 will continue this year at all locations across New England. The Ninety Nine will honor past and present veterans and active duty
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5/26/17
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It was a night of firsts for Johnston High School athletes and coaches - as well as alums - Tuesday evening inside 12 Acres Restaurant in Smithfield. For starters, never before in the history of JHS athletics, have the present Panthers
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By Pete Fontaine
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5/26/17
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To the Editor: As hardworking Americans continue to be held hostage by the ongoing fight in Washington, D.C. about healthcare, I feel now is the time to express my unedited, unbiased opinion about healthcare. For 30 years, I have been working in
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5/25/17
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Johnston's own 23-year-old Vinny Pezzullo has jumped into business with a grand opening celebration unlike many others for his company, My Cousin Vinny's Rentals. Held last Sunday Pezzullo held a free cookout open to the community to
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By Tim Forsberg
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5/25/17
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The students, faculty and staff at Winsor Hill Elementary School looked like a Pablo Picasso painting following the school's Color-A-Thon run last Friday. The event, organized by PTO President Gina Schino, PTO vice president Sheila
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5/25/17
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By TIM FORSBERG
Hearing 10-year-old Gabby Pascale describe how she feels at her worst was devastating.
“Sometimes I just feel like I want to die, because it’s really hard and I just want to …
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By Tim Forsberg
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5/25/17
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Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena took on a new and exciting role Saturday, as did chief of staff Doug Jeffrey. Both Polisena and Jeffrey served as a two-person public relations band while greeting people from all over the Northeast.
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By Pete Fontaine
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5/24/17
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“Graduation season is here,” exclaimed Police Captain Richard C. Norato as he walked around the remains of a totaled Honda Accord that sits on the front lawn outside Johnston High School. …
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By Pete Fontaine
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5/24/17
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On the surface, Saturday’s 3rd Annual Pocasset River Clean-up was a super success.
“We collected over 20-cubic yard of junk in four hours,” said Robert J. “Bob” Nero, chairman of the …
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By Pete Fontaine
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5/23/17
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The Governor's annual Centenarian Brunch never gets old. In fact, the 40th annual serving, which was held last Friday at The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, was filled with magical moments courtesy of Gov. Gina Raimondo. From the
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By Pete Fontaine
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5/23/17
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The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston and Rhode Island State Police Departments.
TURNED HERSELF IN
On May 7 around 9:46 p.m., Michelle A. Leonardo, 37, of 346 Union …
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5/22/17
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Two Johnston students were among 58 high school juniors from across the state who received Young Leader Awards from Seth Magaziner, Rhode Island’s General Treasuer, during a special ceremony Monday …
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5/22/17
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The Station Fire Memorial, built at the site of The Station nightclub that burned Feb. 20, 2003, to claim the lives of 100 concert goers will be dedicated this Sunday with music starting at 1 p.m. …
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5/22/17
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